Riley Gaines Act

The Riley Gaines Act would allow female student athletes to file civil lawsuits against colleges and athletic associations that negligently or recklessly permit biologically male athletes to compete in women’s sports, if such participation results in physical injury due to inherent physiological advantages. The bill applies to institutions of higher education and athletic associations, and permits plaintiffs to seek damages for harm including lost scholarships or professional opportunities. Prevailing plaintiffs would also be awarded reasonable attorney’s fees by the court. The bill was introduced in the House and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

No official summary is available here. This one was written by AI from the bill’s text.